Nama Saintifik
Alopochen Aegyptiaca
Tinggi
63 - 73 cm
Berat
1 - 4 kg
Jangka Hayat
15 - 25 years
Jumlah
N/A
Nama Samaran
N/A
Burung Angsa Mesir
Maklumat
The Egyptian goose is primarily herbivorous but also eats caterpillars and insects. They are good swimmers, but most of their time is spent on land.
They typically do not migrate and will only move if there is a shortage of water supply in their area.
The Egyptian goose was considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians and often appeared in their artwork. Their popularity as ornamental birds has led to escapes, and wild populations have been established in Western Europe, the United States, and New Zealand.
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The Egyptian goose is primarily herbivorous, feeding on grass, seeds, stems, and leaves from various plants, as well as grains, potatoes, and other types of vegetables. They also eat worms and grasshoppers.
Habitat
The Egyptian goose is widespread across Africa, except in deserts and dense forests. They inhabit a variety of wetland habitats in open areas, including rivers, dams, marshes, lakes, reservoirs, river estuaries, offshore islands, and urban areas.
They prefer bodies of water with open shorelines near agricultural land or grasslands where they can graze.
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- Although they are good swimmers, Egyptian geese spend more time on land than in water.
- Egyptian geese have the ability to live in a variety of wetland habitats, from rivers to marshes, and are often seen in areas near agricultural land.